Yay! This is my 10th chapter! Congratulate me! Not really…well this is a chapter mostly about Kairi and Sora. Sees KairiLuv jump for joy But in the beginning it's got a cute scene with Olivia and a certain someone…but I may surprise you all. grins evilly Only Mizuki and Kai know my secret…hehehe. Well review please!


Olivia's POV

I sat here in the dark, the cold biting my skin. But I didn't mind, it eased the hurt that had been placed scarred upon my heart. I sighed loudly and looked down into the water; it would be cold.

"I wonder if it would be cold enough to kill me." I wondered aloud.

"You shouldn't think those things." A voice said hollowly.

I nearly jumped out of my skin; I pushed myself up and placed my hand near my daggers, "Who's there?" I called into the darkness. No answer.

There was a light breeze behind me and I suddenly felt metal on my neck and I heard the 'click' of the safety on a gun; my breath caught in my throat.

"That's peculiar, I expected, you of all people, would have sensed I was here. Miss Sanchez, I am very disappointed." The voice whispered into my ear, I let my breath out.

"Jeeze, did you have to scare me?" I questioned, putting my hand to my chest as if to slow my ragged breathing.

"Yes." He replied simply. He walked over to where I had been sitting and sat down; I stared after him in disbelief, but regained my composure and followed.

Why are you here?

I sat down so that my back was against his; I felt him tense slightly, but relax after a moment.

"Is something bothering you?" He asked.

I was quiet for a moment before answering him, "No, just thinking."

"I'm sure, and that explains why you are having such morbid thoughts right?"

My eyebrows shot up, 'Did he just crack a joke?' I thought, "I was kidding."

"How am I to know that? You sounded rather serious." He said.

"I'm just upset." I said quietly; he nodded in understanding.

"Humiliation is nothing to be ashamed of." He spoke quietly.

Humiliation? No. Regret? Yes.

I closed my eyes and rested my head on his back, I waited to see if he would object; he didn't, "I'm not ashamed because of humiliation, I am ashamed that I set myself up to get hurt."

"It is alright to be ashamed of hurt; no one expects it, it comes quickly." He said.

"But doesn't pain develop over time?" I asked.

"I suppose." He agreed; it was silent for a moment before he spoke again, "He isn't worth your time."

"I know."

"Then why think on him?"

"Because I love him."

"Do you really? Or have you just convinced yourself you do?"

Why does that matter to you?

I opened my mouth to speak again, but snapped it shut when I couldn't come up with a reply. I thought about Sora, I pictured his adorable face, spiky brown hair, pretty blue eyes; I believed I loved him, I always thought about him, I always got that warm feeling when I thought about him, but is that just a school girl crush?

"I don't know…" I trailed, "I can't say."

"I see."

"What is love anyway?" I inquired.

"I do not know…" he said.

But before he could get anymore in I interrupted him, "Is it some fantasy that people create to make their lives seem less unfortunate? Is it all based on stereotypes? Fairytales?"

"I believe love is an illusion created to fit peoples liking; a dream I guess. It is a small part of the mind; in some way a phobia, in others a desire." He said thoughtfully.

Do you have that desire?

"That makes sense; I mean it being a part of people's minds and all. And the phobia? For some I agree, when you've had your heart-broken I guess love becomes a fear." I murmured.

"All broken-hearts are mended," He said, "After all; time is wounds greatest healer."

"What about you? Aren't you hurt?" I asked; I was sure he knew who I was talking about: Tifa.

"Not so much…I don't feel the wounds love impresses upon me. I do not think I ever was in love with her." He said solemnly.

My yellow eyes widened, "Isn't that a bit…blunt?"

"….."

Do you love?

"Do the demons that reside in your mind really consume your emotions like that?"

"……."

"Answer me." I pressed.

"….I do not wish to talk about it." He replied.

"I don't care if you don't want to talk about it, damn it! Answer me!" I said fiercely, turning around to face him and forcing him to look at me. His eyes held genuine surprise, but he didn't express it. "Tell me."

He looked away, "I do not feel anything, and my emotions are numbed."

"Redemption is what you're looking for isn't it?" I questioned him seriously.

Will you live for me?

"It doesn't come easily." He replied.

No, I will live with you.

"I know, but you make it harder." I insisted.

Will you fall with me?

He looked into my eyes; I glared stubbornly. I was determined to make my point and no one, not even Vincent Valentine was going to stop me.

"What do you want from me?" He whispered; his face inches from mine.

"For you to forgive yourself." I whispered back.

"I do not know how."

"Then I'll show you." I said before impulsively pressing my lips against his. He awkwardly returned my rather absurd and shocking action.

No, I will fall for you.

I pulled away and smiled, he looked at me curiously, "It's a start." I stated.


Kairi's POV

The demon let out an ear piercing shriek as it crumpled to the ground, the blood pouring from his now lifeless body.

"Nicely done." Sir Auron said. I nodded, but inside I was smiling; compliments from Sir Auron were a treat to get.

"Thank you Sir." I replied.

We both watched silently as the demon's body turned to dust and disappeared, "He thought he could be like those rebels." He stated.

I laughed, "Yes I know; those rebels aren't that strong. From what I could see at least, I beat the boy, Sora, Strife's younger brother easily."

"But did you fight Strife personally?" He asked.

I shook my head; strands of red hair falling into my face, "No, he fought with the ninja."

"Yuffie." A deep voice corrected.

We both turned around and came face to face with a man with long choppy chocolate brown hair, icy blue eyes and a scar like Captain Sefier's only going the opposite direction. He was quite…handsome.

"And who might you be?" I questioned.

"Commander Leonheart." Was his cold reply. 'Commander Leonheart? Oh! The one who is looking for the ninja.'

"Oh! Commander Leonheart!" I exclaimed.

He gave a slight nod in my direction, and then turned to Sir Auron, "Any news of her?"

"Yes, Kairi over here stayed with her and the Rebel group for a few days." Sir Auron said.

Commander Leonheart glanced at me with interest, "Really?"

I nodded, I had heard great things about Commander Leonheart, "Yes."

"Do you have any news?" I could tell he was trying to hide his enthusiasm, because his face was stone, but his eyes were expecting.

I smiled lightly, "She's safe…very safe. She has Strife protecting her."

His ice blue eyes narrowed, "What do you mean?"

I raised my eyebrows, they weren't kidding when they said he had 'feelings' for the ninja, he was jealous I could tell. He's going to love hearing this, "Yeah, Strife's got her now; he's really protective of her and he had kissed her on the cheek the first night I came."

He growled and his gloved hands balled into fits, "Anything else?"

I shook my head, "Not really…well nothing that involves the nin-Yuffie." I said, quickly correcting myself. The two men shared a glance I couldn't understand and then looked back at me.

"I'll kill him." Squall said coldly.

My violet eyes widened, was he serious? "Um…I have a question." I said hesitantly.

"Yes Kairi?" Sir Auron said.

"How do you know Strife?"

Sir Auron sighed, "He was a soldier, but got bit by a demon and rebelled against the soldiers." He said.

"Oh."

"Kairi, we are going to camp; I expect you to watch over here?"

"Sure thing Sir Auron." I said as both he and Commander Leonheart walked away.

I sat down and began thinking of very random things, but I soon found my thoughts on a spiky haired demon. It wasn't surprising, I thought about him a lot. I thought about how nice he was to me and how cute he was. I never told anyone that; I would get in trouble; we aren't supposed to have feelings for anyone…or anything for that matter.

I was brought out of my thoughts at a slight rustling in the bushes, I reached for my sword and un-sheathed it a little, "Who's there?"

"Kairi? It's me." A familiar voice whispered. 'Sora…' I thought and immediately became worried. I couldn't let anyone see him. He came out from the bushed, and twitched his black demonic wing.

"Sora! What are you doing here?" I cried softly.

"I…I just had to see you, I guess. But I can see that it was a mistake…" He said; his voice lowering.

I was confused at first, but then I remembered my green army uniform, "Oh…Sora…please listen."

"Why did you lie?" He asked not looking at me.

I shifted nervously, "I'm sorry…"

He gave a small smile, "I actually liked you, you know. I always thought you were pretty, and nice, and funny. I was planning on asking my brother to let me take you to see the unicorns, and that's his place. It's someplace special to him in some sort of way, I was going to take you there…" He said sadly.

My violet eyes widened, "Oh…I…I don't know what to say."

"Don't say anything…" He said quietly.

"What?"

"It's nothing…"

"Sora, I really am sorry…"

"Why did you come there?"

"Because…I can't say."

"Oh," He said ruefully, "Look Kairi, I can't stay long; my brother will surely be looking for me. I just came here to say I liked you, but now that I know you're with the soldiers…I can see that I should've stayed quiet."

"Sora…I-I'm sorry. " I choked; I didn't know what to do. I really liked Sora, but I was faithful to my job.

"It's okay. I have to go." He said quickly and began to leave.

I bit my lip; I couldn't just let him leave, "Wait." He turned around and looked at me curiously; I grabbed his hand, pulled him toward me and pressed his lips against mine in a sweet kiss.

"Mmm?" He mumbled, but didn't pull back. Instead he slipped his arm around my waist and deepened the kiss. I smiled against his lips and then pulled away.

He was blushing furiously, "I um…I have…to…um…uh…I have to go." He said quickly and then turning and running away.

I sighed in content, but my joyfulness was short lived when Sir Auron called my name, "Kairi! Come here!"

"Coming!" I called back and jogging into the tent, "What is it?"

Sir Auron looked at me seriously, "We have a way to get the ninja back."

"Really?" I questioned; interested, 'Maybe I can see Sora again.'

"We're going to kidnap her." Commander Leonheart said.

My heart froze, "What?" I rasped. 'Oh no, this can't be happening.'


A/N: OH MY GOSH! I KNOW this sucked! cries I'm no good at SoraxKairi so please don't flame me and I was kinda in a rush to get this done…so…yeah. Please don't flame! I just got a flame for this story! >. It wasn't nice…It hurt my feelings. Well review!